Indian squash challenge ends in World Games with Ghosal defeat

Kaohsiung (Chinese Taipei): National champion Sourav Ghosal joined Ritwik Bhattacharya and Joshna Chinappa on the sidelines as India`s squash challenge in the World Games came to a screeching halt here on Wednesday. Last Indian squash hope in the Games, considered a

stepping stone for sports seeking Olympic recognition, Ghosal went down 4-11, 13-11, 9-11 6-11 to Brit Nicholas Matthew in the men`s singles quarterfinals at the Chung Cheng Martial Arts Stadium. Rest of the Indians in fray were out of the competition by the last-16 stage. Former national champion Ritwik Bhattacharya lost 2-11, 21-23, 6-11 to Frenchman Julien Balbo. Among the women, national champion Joshna Chinappa was outplayed 2-11, 7-11, 3-11 by world number one Nicol David of Malaysia. Bureau Report